Legal Assisting/Paralegal

Associate of Applied Science Degree. Certificate.

About the program:

The Legal Assistant curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work under the general direction of attorneys to assist them in the completion of legal tasks and courts, utility companies, title companies, banks and in government agencies.

Benefits of Legal Assisting/Paralegal:

  • Improves computer skills
  • Provides knowledge in law firms, courts, title companies other fields
  • Provides knowledge in business law and civil law
  • Initiates interests in current legal issues
  • Provokes enthusiasm for continued learning about Legal Assisting, related knowledge and skills

What makes Legal Assisting a Unique Program?

  • Qualified, experienced instructors who are professionals in their field
  • Up-to-date software and technology
  • Small-sized classes that promote one-on-one instruction between faculty and the students
  • Extensive hands-on, group projects

Program information:

Career Tree - LEGAL ASSISTING

Frequently Asked Questions

What do graduates of the program do?

The program provides knowledge and skills for employment in law firms, courts, utility companies, title companies, trusts and mortgage department of banks, hospitals, governmental agencies and industrial companies.

What is the job outlook for graduates?

The U.S. Department of Labor expects that demand for legal assistants will grow faster than the average for all occupations.The National Association of Paralegal, the Associations projects that growth in demand for legal assistants in Texas will be at least 8% per year.

What kind of salary can graduates expect?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for Legal Assistant is $43,040. Local salaries will vary.

How long does it take to complete the program?

A student can obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree or a one-year completion certificate.

For information about Legal Assisting:

John Whitehead
Instructor, Legal Assisting
Phone:
(903) 988-7436
Office:
Porter Business Admin. Bldg. (PORTR), 103-B
jwhitehead@kilgore.edu

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